An Onchan MHK's comments about the introduction of charges for dental check-ups are being questioned.
Peter Karran has branded the introduction of the charge 'an act of vandalism on public health'.
He claims it will discourage some people from going for a check-up, which could lead to more extensive - and therefore expensive - work in the future, if something is not caught early.
Isle of Man Dental Association Secretary Nigel Armstrong thinks the impact will be minimal:
Medical Staff Committee claims vote of no confidence led to leadership changes at Manx Care
88 percent of members voted to say they had no confidence in the healthcare provider's board
Electronic payment cards and vouchers among alternatives to MiCard under consideration
Remaining MiCards to be withdraw in December, with post office payments ending in March 2027
47 buildings in the south waiting for protected status assessment since 2013
Almost half of those identified in the Area Plan for the South are yet to be determined
Nominations open to fill on seat on Douglas Council's North Ward
It comes after the resignation of former mayor Janet Thommeny